The Winner is....Shel!! And More Holiday Picks...

Well, the winner of my Bamboo Print Giveaway is Shel!  Congratulations, Shel!  Thank you all who took time to enter.  Also a reminder that my Black Friday - Cyber Monday SALE is going on right now...don't miss out on this chance for FREE prints.

Also, visit some of the shops on the right.  Many are offering excellent Holiday savings for your shopping pleasure this weekend!

Antique Replica Porcelain Milk Bottles

by Alyssa Ettinger

The Nashville Scarf

by Fringe

Specimen

by DS Brennan

Butterfly Celebration Wreath

by Royal Buffet

Drops of Jupiter

by Enve

The SALE Has Begun!!! Happy Shopping!

Time to go check it out.  Happy shopping and selling to my fellow Etsians!

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Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale and Print Giveaway!

Ok friends....announcing my Black Friday Sale!!  Which actually will run 11-28-08 through 12-01-08.  It is a "buy 1 get 1 free" of PRINTS ONLY.  So if you're looking for that special gift for the art lover in your life, now is the time to buy.  If you do purchase a mount w/print or book....I will give you a FREE print.

***Make sure that you do NOT add the free print to your cart, but simply indicate it to me in the "message to seller" during checkout.  FREE print is of equal or lesser value.  Cannot be combined with other offers.***

Also, to kick things off, I'm giving away one of my new Bamboo Prints from my shop.  Image (you pick) is printed on Hahnemuhle Bamboo paper.  German etching is available if you prefer, please let me know.  Please leave a comment below to be considered for the drawing.  I will have a random drawing on friday night (11-28-08) and will announce the winner at that time. 

Once 7x7

on bamboo paper

Renewable Resource...... Bamboo Prints

So in my small effort to protect and preserve the environment, I'm now offering select images on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Bamboo Paper (290 gsm).  This paper features a natural warm white surface... not quite ivory, but not a bright white.  It is archival grade and acid free.  The best feature though is that it is made from bamboo which is a renewable resource.  I really love the heavy feel and slight textural quality to this paper.  Images may be printed on this paper upon request.  Check out some of the new Bamboo Prints in my shop!

Typewriter 2

Vintage Fan

Do people buy art books?

So I thought it would be a neat idea to compile some of my favorite images from my shop into a book.  I printed the book through Blurb, and got my first copy.  I like it, but am not sure if it can sell for enough for me to make a profit?  Just wondering if you guys think this is a smart investment or not?  I can by more and sell them through Etsy for less than my retail cost on Blurb.  Any opinions?  You can preview the first several pages on Blurb here.

Cover

Intro

Back of Book

Small previews of images which are in the book

Artbar

Cigarettes

(shot by me at Artbar)

Last night, the "Mini" show began at Artbar in Milwaukee's riverwest area.  It runs 11-07-08 through 1-07-09.  The concept is that they have several artists submit artwork that is 8x8 or less, and under $60.00.  It's a fun way to see a lot of art, and maybe do some holiday shopping!  I definitely had some favorites of the works there.   Artbar is such a charming little spot, where even in the details of the decor....you find art.  From their yardstick pub table tops, to their bungee cord stair rails, you're sure to be visually inspired.  If you're in the Milwaukee area, take a break and check it out!